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Overview

Hold boron (B) in the optimal range for stable pH dynamics, robust skeletal growth, and resilient reef chemistry. Isol8:B (355 mL) is an ultra-pure, stabilized boron solution engineered for the Captiv8 BluePrint methodology and test-driven reef keeping. Precise micro-dosing supports carbonate system buffering and overall ionic balance—without impacting clarity or nutrients.

Key Features

  • High-purity boron suitable for sensitive, low-nutrient reefs.

  • Predictable concentration for accurate manual or automated dosing.

  • Buffering support—helps maintain healthy carbonate system behavior alongside Alk/Ca/Mg.

  • BluePrint-ready—fits directly into Captiv8 schedules and ICP/spot-test workflows.

  • Doser-friendly—ideal for continuous micro-additions after pump calibration.

Directions

  1. Test first: Verify boron against your target using ICP or a reliable method (typical reef targets align with natural seawater).

  2. Calculate dose: Use the label’s dose-to-ppm/µg·L⁻¹ relationship for your total system volume (display + sump minus displacement).

  3. Split corrections: If a larger increase is required, add in multiple small doses over 24–48 hours.

  4. Maintenance: Establish a daily or weekly dose that matches uptake; confirm with periodic testing and adjust.

  5. Add in high flow (sump/overflow). Do not mix in the same container with alkalinity, calcium, or concentrated traces.

Bring alkalinity (7.5–9 dKH), calcium (420–450 ppm), and magnesium (1280–1380 ppm) into range, then fine-tune boron for long-term stability.

Best Practices

  • Keep salinity stable (1.025–1.026); unscheduled water changes can shift boron along with other ions.

  • Time additions away from fresh carbon/resin swaps for consistent contact time.

  • Record all trace additions; small, regular doses are more stable than infrequent large ones.

  • Space dosing several hours from strong oxidizers or metal-removal resins.

Compatibility

  • Safe alongside skimmers, carbon, phosphate media, refugia, and bacterial/trace programs (dose at different times).

  • Works with two-part, kalkwasser, and calcium reactors; keep additions separate and in high flow.

  • Marine/reef use only.

Product Specifications

  • Product: Captiv8 Reef BluePrint Isol8:B

  • Format/Size: 355 mL ultra-pure boron solution

  • Function: Correction and maintenance of boron at reef-appropriate levels to support buffering and skeletal growth

  • Use Case: Daily/weekly micro-dosing in SPS/LPS/mixed reefs within a test-driven program

  • System Types: Marine/reef (advanced, ICP-guided trace management)

  • Storage/Safety: Keep sealed at room temperature, out of direct light; aquarium use only; keep out of reach of children and pets.